How far is Rio Grande City, TX from Channelview, TX?
The driving distance from Rio Grande City, TX to Channelview, TX is about 405.9 miles (653.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 325.7 miles (524.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 50m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rio Grande City and Channelview.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rio Grande City and Channelview.
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Start on North Britton Avenue
10 m · 7 sec · North Britton Avenue
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Continue on North Britton Avenue
125 m · 26 sec · North Britton Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.9 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on East US Highway 83
15.1 mi · 17 min · East US Highway 83
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Continue on West Expressway 83
3.1 mi · 4 min · West Expressway 83
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Keep slight left to continue on La Joya Bypass
23.7 mi · 27 min · La Joya Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg
1.6 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
21.8 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
57.1 mi · 1 hr
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Keep slight right
25.2 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right
2237 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Cecilia Street
2623 ft · 57 sec · Cecilia Street
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Turn left onto Old Kingsville Road
105 m · 7 sec · Old Kingsville Road
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Turn slight right onto South Cameron Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Cameron Street
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Turn right onto East Front Street
138 m · 6 sec · East Front Street
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Continue on East Main Street
26.2 mi · 30 min · East Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto North US Highway 77
1.6 km · 2 min · North US Highway 77
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Take the ramp slight left toward County Road 44
1247 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77
4.7 mi · 5 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 50 sec
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Continue straight
141 m · 5 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Sinton, Victoria
37.6 mi · 44 min
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Turn slight right onto United States Highway 77
33 mi · 37 min · United States Highway 77
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Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91
1.5 mi · 2 min · Spur 91
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 59 South
88.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US Highway 59 South
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Take the exit slight right
1551 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on 59 Northbound Frontage Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · 59 Northbound Frontage Road
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Continue straight
2146 ft · 59 sec
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Continue on US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
2 mi · 5 min · US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
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Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North
1304 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
32.6 mi · 38 min · Southwest Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Freeway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway
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Continue on Eastex Freeway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Eastex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Beaumont, San Antonio
1421 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Beaumont
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
4.3 mi · 5 min · East Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway
8 mi · 10 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sheldon Road
1147 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto East Freeway Frontage Road
2799 ft · 53 sec · East Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn right onto Sheldon Road
85 m · 11 sec · Sheldon Road
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Turn left onto Pemberton Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Pemberton Street
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Turn right onto 1st Street
71 m · 10 sec · 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rio Grande City and Channelview.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 59 South
Merge slight left onto US Highway 59 South
88.6 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rio Grande City and Mostly Sunny near Channelview.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rio Grande City to Channelview?
The road trip is about 405.9 miles (653.3 km) and usually takes 07h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 203.1 miles from Rio Grande City and 202.9 miles from Channelview.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 325.7 miles (524.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.01 one way or $110.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rio Grande City and Mostly Sunny near Channelview.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rio Grande City and Channelview. Straight-line distance: 325.68 mi (524.13 km).
#1 Rio Grande City
City in Starr County, Texas, United States
| Population | 14,511 |
| Coordinates | 26.3797900, -98.8203000 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Channelview
Census designated place
| Population | 38,289 |
| Coordinates | 29.7760600, -95.1146500 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Channelview (-95.11465, 29.77606)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 653 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.84 | $55.01 | $110.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $62.29 | $124.59 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $67.68 | $135.36 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $82.77 | $165.54 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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